Functional brain training seen as new tool for patients with
chemotherapy-induced nerve damage

BY Lany Kimmons

A type of functional brain training known as neurofeedback shows promise in reducing symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to an MD Anderson pilot study published in the journal Cancer.

"We observed clinically and statistically significant reductions in peripheral neuropathy following neurofeedback techniques," says Prinsloo, lead investigator of the study. "This research suggests that neurofeedback may be a valuable approach to reduce neuropathy symptoms and their impact."

The study was funded by the American Cancer Society, the Rising Tide Foundation, the Hille Foundation and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

Karlee Steele, of Austin, is a three-time cancer survivor. She enjoys
hiking and fishing with her son, Quade, 11. She has been with Cox Media
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